The Lakland 44-02, 55-02, 44-94, and 55-94 are hybrids between a Stingray and J. The 44-02 I've been playing in the music store sounds better than their American Jazz Bass and their Stingray. I can't understand why more people don't own Laks.

They're standard scale but are built standard with an Active Barolini 3-Band Active EQ with MM/J configuration pickup and Swamp Ash body with a Maple Neck. They're pretty light.

Edit: My new Lakland Skyline 44-02 should be arriving on Monday or Tuesday.

A Wal bass would not be the right choice for amos based on the original post. They are 34" scale, depending on the wood choice can be quite heavy and in general are very expensive. That's to say nothing of the wait to get one.